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S166 SRD

1998 Rover 620

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,667 mi
Last recorded87,667 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 SRD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 87,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight surface corrosion all over underside of vehicle.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 87,655 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight surface corrosion all over underside of vehicle.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes and surface corrosion covered in grease.

suspension bushes worn .

Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,602 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,268 miles

n/s/f c/v boot perishing

o/s/f and o/s/r brake discs corrodied

o/s/r tyre speed rating different

oil leak

rear silencer corrodied

Fail 3 Sep 2010 75,268 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f c/v boot perishing

o/s/f and o/s/r brake discs corrodied

o/s/r tyre speed rating different

oil leak

rear silencer corrodied

Pass 23 Sep 2009 71,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 66,372 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,567 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 56,363 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 51,552 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 620?

Based on 377,508 MOT tests across 62,731 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
5,418
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
62,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54,795
constant velocity joint gaiter split 38,198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,569
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,353
Stop lamp not working 21,495
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S166 SRD is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 98,959 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 620 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 54,795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S166 SRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 620 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S166 SRD registered?

S166 SRD is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S166 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S166 SRD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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